SEC 435 and SOC 450

Q 1. SEC 435 Week 6 Discussion

"Macs and Viruses" Select one of the following and discuss in no less than three paragraphs, and have at least one response to another student of at least one paragraph:

· A common misconception with Mac OS X systems is that they are not as susceptible to viruses and malware as PCs and therefore do not require users to apply additional security measures. Discuss whether or not you believe this is true. Provide a rationale for your response.

· Review current Mac security features from Apple’s website located at http://www.apple.com/macos/security, and read the article 10 Best Antivirus for the Mac at  http://techtop100.com/9-best-antivirus-for-mac-do-macs-need-antivirus-best-free-mac-antivirus . Select two tools, and research their features, functionality, provided protections, mitigated risks, costs, and any other pertinent information. Evaluate the quality of at least two of the selected Mac security tools, based on their available features, functionality, provided protections, mitigated risks, costs, and any other pertinent information discovered in your research. Decide whether or not you would recommend either of the tools for a Mac user. Justify your response.

· Any current topic or article related to penetration techniques.

· The instructor insight from this week, or from last week related to hidden wifi ssids

Q 2. SEC 435 Week 7 Discussion

"Mobile Malware" Select one of the following and discuss in no less than three paragraphs, and have at least one response to another student of at least one paragraph:

· Determine whether or not you believe both that mobile malware is the new frontier for virus makers and hackers and whether or not mobile device security concerns will surpass those of standard computing devices over the next five years (e.g., desktops, servers, etc.). Justify your response.

· Analyze the mobile device OS that you believe is the easiest to hack. Additionally, explain the ineffective security features that are utilized by this specific mobile device OS, and indicate the key reasons why you believe the security feature is failing to provide better protection. Provide a rationale for your response.

· Any current topic or article related to penetration techniques.

· The instructor insight.

Q 1. SOC 450 Week 6 Discussion

Title:FeedingtheWorld This week you learned that there is, in fact, enough food available to feed everyone in entire world every day.  However, this is not happening for various reasons so what are some of them?  (No less than two paragraph)

> Share ideas on why food accessibility is such an issue in the world.

Q 2. SOC 450 Week 7 Discussion

Title: The Evolution of a Technological Solution

Consider how technology has evolved in your lifetime. These changes may impact how we work to find solutions to the global threats discussed so far. If we could remove the current boundaries of technology and look into the future, how would you use technology to resolve one of these global threats? (At Least three paragraph).

> Consider the evolution of technology as a solution to global issues.

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Note: for all Discussion Question Follow below direction.

The instructor insight.

Note: Reminder that you need to create your own original thread, use a proper subject, and have salutations for all posts in the subject line and message, use proper paragraphs and citations if you have sources, and that you are sharing your thoughts, not regurgitating the text or outside sources. I encourage you to do more than just the minimum, and fully engage in conversations. Don't repeat the question in your post.